Long Vowel Rule (2): If a word has one vowel and it comes at the end of the word, that word usually has a long vowel sound. 6. Long Vowel Rule (3): The vowel i and o have the long vowel sound when followed by two or more consonants usually has a long vowel sound.
Ed Gillespie. Edward Walter Ed. Gillespie (born August 1, 1961) is an American Republican politician who served as the 61st Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Counselor to the President in the George W. Bush administration.
Ralph S. Northam (b. September 13, 1959, in Nassawaddox, Virginia) is the 40th and current Virginia lieutenant governor. He took office on January 11, 2014. Northam won the November 5, 2013, election for the position of lieutenant governor. He defeated Aneesh Chopra in the Democratic primary election on June 11, 2013, and faced Republican nominee E.W. Jackson in the general election.